5 Low Carb Dinner Recipes That Will Keep You Satisfied

5 Low Carb Dinner Recipes That Will Keep You Satisfied

Often, when we hear the words low-carb dinner, we immediately think of what the dinner might lack, like our beloved breads or pastas! But actually, low-carb dinners offer the opportunity to showcase different, fresh ingredients and when we think about them in terms of what they offer, the opportunities for delicious dishes are endless. Instead of making carb-heavy ingredients the star of the dinner show, low carb dinners focus on things like vibrant produce, fresh fish and unique takes on alternatives to carbs (like using lettuce as a bun or whipping up a batch of low carb flatbread for your sandwiches). If youre looking for a healthier alternative to your nightly carb-filled dinners but dont know where to start, youve come to the right place! From salmon dishes to paleo baking flour-crusted pork schnitzel, here are some of our favorite low carb dinner ideas. We hope you love them as much as we do!

Sweet & Spicy Salmon Rub

5 Low Carb Dinner Recipes That Will Keep You Satisfied | Bob's Red Mill Its no wonder that salmon stars in so many low carb dinner recipes. Its a beautiful and fresh ingredient as is, so with just a few simple additions, it can brighten your weekday meals in a flash! This recipe for a Sweet & Spicy Salmon Rub is great for both salmon and pork, depending on what you and your family are in the mood for. Its made with brown sugar, so to keep it a low carb meal, make sure to substitute coconut sugar instead. It also incorporates kosher salt, whole mustard seeds (or ground mustard), whole fennel seeds (or ground fennel), ground ginger and cayenne pepper. After the sugar, salt and spices are combined, simply rub the seasoning mixture over the salmon, wrap it in plastic and chill for an hour. You can barbecue, bake or cook it on the skillet, but however you do it, this recipe is bound to be delicious! Pair it with some vegetables like roasted broccoli or Brussels sprouts and a glass of sparkling water with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Its perfect for summertime (or anytime) when youre looking for a healthy and clean dinner option. Better yet, it only requires a 5 minute meal prep, so its a good recipe to keep on hand when you need something quick! If youre a salmon lover, let this be your new go-to recipe. Other Low-Carb Salmon Dinner Ideas
  • Salmon with garlic butter sauce
  • Salmon with lemon and asparagus
  • Salmon with basil and strawberry salsa
  • Salmon with cauliflower risotto
  • Salmon with Dijon mustard sauce

5 Ingredient Almond Chicken Tenders

5 Low Carb Dinner Recipes That Will Keep You Satisfied | Bob's Red Mill These 5 Ingredient Almond Chicken Tenders from Chef Billy Parisi are one of our all-time favorite dinner recipes. Theyre gluten free, kid-friendly and low-carb, too, thanks to their coating of almond flour. All you need to bring these tenders to life are whisked eggs, almond flour, chopped parsley, salt and pepper, and chicken tenders. Once the tenders have been coated, simply bake them for 15 minutes on each side, then serve hot with your favorite sauces! Chef Billy notes that you can serve them with honey mustard or BBQ sauce, but if youre looking to skip the sweet, try a mayonnaise-based sauce with yellow mustard and a bit of garlic instead. You can even go for a spicy Cajun sauce with horseradish, paprika, cayenne pepper, mayo and a bit of sea salt. However you choose to dip these chicken tenders, rest assured, theyll be a tasty dish to eat! Pair them with a spinach or kale salad for a well-rounded meal or in the summertime, a fresh mix of tomatoes and basil from the garden with a drizzle of olive oil. Other Low-Carb Chicken Dinner Ideas
  • Baked pesto chicken
  • Chicken alfredo
  • Chicken salad with Greek yogurt dressing
  • Chicken fajitas with low-carb tortillas
  • Chicken and zucchini casserole with tomatoes

5 Ingredient Almond Crusted Halibut with Lemon

5 Low Carb Dinner Recipes That Will Keep You Satisfied | Bob's Red Mill This 5 Ingredient Almond Crusted Halibut with Lemon also comes to Bobs Red Mill from chef extraordinaire Billy Parisi. Its easy, nutritious, packed with flavor and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. It calls for halibut fillets, butter, lemon juice, almond flour, sea salt, fresh pepper and chopped parsley. And with the optional lemon garnish, its the type of dish that looks and tastes gourmet (but takes little effort to throw together). Whether youre making this for a quick weeknight meal or a gathering with friends, pair your halibut with the grilled veggies of your choice and enjoy! Because its crusted in almond flour, its perfect for a satisfying and protein-packed dinner thats low on carbs. You can also make extra and mix your leftovers with spinach or kale and chopped tomatoes the following day for lunch. Other Low-Carb Fish Dinner Ideas
  • Coconut milk shrimp with veggies
  • Tilapia with tomato and olive relish
  • Fish taco bowl with cabbage and cream sauce
  • Fish stew with veggies and mussels
  • Tuna patties with tartar sauce

Paleo BLT

5 Low Carb Dinner Recipes That Will Keep You Satisfied | Bob's Red Mill We know, the idea of a Paleo BLT is almost too exciting to handle! And this recipe really does include all the best parts of a delicious BLT sandwich: crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and juicy tomatoes. What makes this BLT a little different than its classic counterpart, and perfect for a low carb diet, is that its wrapped in a flatbread made with our Paleo Baking Flour. This unique and grain free flour is a blend of almond flour, arrowroot starch, coconut flour and tapioca flour and can be used for everything from pizza to pancakes. What we love about this flour is that it allows for creativityyou can use our recipe as a starting point, then customize by adding your favorite herbs, spices, nuts, seeds or fruits. In the case of this BLT, some dried or fresh basil would add a nice touch! Before you prepare your sandwich, give your flatbread a spread of avocado oil mayonnaise for extra flavor (or even, add some sliced avocado to the sandwich before diving in to eat). You can also use turkey bacon in place of pork bacon if you prefer. Other Low-Carb Sandwich Dinner Ideas
  • Burger with a lettuce wrap
  • Crab salad on a mushroom bun
  • Tuna salad on an avocado bun
  • Cauliflower bagels with eggs, cheese and prosciutto
  • Turkey and cheese lettuce roll-ups

Pork Schnitzel

5 Low Carb Dinner Recipes That Will Keep You Satisfied | Bob's Red Mill Authentic pork schnitzel is often made with thinly pounded pork cutlets, coated and served with a creamy dill dipping sauce. Its a decadent meal that can be whipped up fast for a fun weeknight dinner. This version of Pork Schnitzel is made with a low-carb twist by using our Paleo Baking Flour. It incorporates pork loin cutlets, egg, water, salt, ground black pepper, ground nutmeg and ground cayenne pepper and uses avocado oil for frying. Serve this dish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley for a tasty take on this German pork classic. If you have a family filled with pork lovers, this is a super quick recipe to toss together while still maintaining your low-carb diet. When easing off the carbs, pork and other meats like beef and chicken are a good way to fill yourself up without feeling like youre missing your typical pastas and breads. Other Low-Carb Pork Dinner Ideas
  • Pork steaks with butter sauce
  • Pork stroganoff
  • Pork tenderloin skillet with veggies
  • Slow cooker pork with low-carb tortillas or lettuce wraps
  • Parmesan Dijon crusted pork chops

Additional Low Carb Dinner Ideas

5 Low Carb Dinner Recipes That Will Keep You Satisfied | Bob's Red Mill If you make all the recipes above and are looking for more quick and easy low carb dinner recipes, consider giving one of these a try! Once you get in the flow of cooking low carb dinners, the possibilities really are endless. Its all about how you mix up the ingredients and get creative with your variations!
  • Chicken stuffed with spinach and cheese
  • Spiralized zucchini spaghetti with meatballs (turkey, beef or pork)
  • Burrito zucchini boats with ground beef
  • Baked eggplant lasagna
  • Protein style burgers (wrapped in lettuce)
  • Coconut curry with shrimp or chicken
  • Creamy cauliflower risotto with mushrooms
  • Peppers stuffed with chicken
From paleo BLTs to pork almond crusted halibut dishes, we hope these low carb dinner ideas have inspired you to get to the kitchen and get cooking! Its easy to shy away from low carb dinners when you fear youll be missing your favorite ingredients. But once you begin to cook this way, youll realize a newfound love for foods, like just-picked vegetables from the farmers market and a fillet of fresh fish from the local grocery store. Do you follow a low-carb diet? If so, what are some of your favorite recipes? Wed love to hear how you utilize ingredients to create tasty meals that are also low in carbs. From all of us at Bobs Red Mill, thanks for reading and happy cooking! We know whatever you create, its bound to be delicious!
Bob's Red Mill
June 30 2019

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